Regulation of the engineering industry and foreign engineers in SA

The Department of Home Affairs and the Engineering Council of South Africa briefed the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on the gazetted "Critical Skills List" and the regulatory functions of the ECSA, especially as it related to the recruitment of foreign engineers to work in SA. In the aftermath of the uproar caused in engineering circles by the employment of 34 Cuban engineers, both the Department and the ECSA expressed their commitment to a fully regulated industry and to managing the influx of foreign engineers, because statistics showed that 52% of economically active engineers practised unregistered currently.

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Top 10 construction technology trends for 2020

Infographic | December 30, 2019

The construction industry is under a significant paradigm shift. When we look back throughout this industry’s history we notice some great advancements have taken place. As the end of the year approaches and we look ahead to 2020 there’s no reason we shouldn’t expect more of the same to occur.

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Where Do America’s Mechanical Engineers Work?

Infographic | February 6, 2020

Mechanical engineers are found in dozens of industries, and the technical divisions of ASME span from aerospace to tribology. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the arm of the U.S. government tasked with tracking employment, found that of the 303,440 mechanical engineers at work in the United States in May 2018 the date of its most recent estimate of industry-specific occupational employment and wages, 148,890 work in the manufacturing sector. That’s 49 percent of all mechanical engineers.

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Robots at Your Service

Infographic | February 20, 2020

Service robots assist humans in performing tasks that are either too dirty, dull, dangerous, or distant, excluding industrial automation. These semi-autonomous or fully autonomous robots perform domestic tasks-such as vacuuming or lawn maintenance; they work in hospitals, fields, and warehouses; they inspect infrastructure and explore deep sea; they entertain humans and provide directions and engagement at various events. The number of service robots being sold is increasing explosively. Some 361,000 professional service robots were expected to be sold in 2019, up from 271,000 in the previous year.

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The Science of Construction Equipment Buy vs. Rent Decisions

Infographic | February 28, 2020

Productive work sites can require a variety of construction equipment types, from aerial work platforms and earthmoving equipment to generators, hand tools and light towers. But too many contractors overspend on equipment because they don’t do adequate buy vs. rent analyses that would likely reveal opportunities to cut costs and preserve capital by renting.

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Top 10 ‘Must’ Engineer Skills To Become DevOps-Powered!

Infographic | June 2, 2022

DevOps is the more popular word today. If you are a DevOps engineer, then it’s your time in the global IT industry. But success in DevOps journey doesn’t come so easily. The industry needs a different ‘YOU’ with go-getter attitude and a collaborative mindset.

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How Well Does an Engineering Major Pay?

Infographic | February 27, 2020

The engineering profession has always been a stable one. Society will always need engineers. Engineering is also still one of the most profitable professions and offers a quick return on your educational investment. Some of the highest paying salaries straight out of college are in engineering or STEM-related fields. Research numbers from the past few years highlight how an engineering degree can propel a young person’s future career.

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